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The Cervical Cancer Vaccine
There are ways you can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer. For women under the age of 26, one prevention measure is Gardasil, a vaccine that offers protection from the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that girls 11 and 12 receive routine cervical cancer vaccinations. [...]
Colon Cancer: Getting Screened
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Colon cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in the United States. What’s even more surprising is that colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in people who are non-smokers. Luckily, colon cancer is highly curable if it is found in an early stage.
In fact, colon cancer can even be prevented if polyps are detected [...]
Ovarian Cancer: Reduce Your Risk
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
While ovarian cancer can strike a woman at any age, there are a few steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer.
If you are worried about ovarian cancer, particularly if you are at a high risk for developing ovarian cancer, talk to you doctor about the following, which appear to reduce [...]
Cancer-Fighting Foods
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
There are a number of foods that can help protect your body against cancer. To help prevent ovarian cancer and other types of cancer, try incorporating the following foods into your diet:
Beans: Beans contain phytochemicals, which help cells from becoming damaged. The fiber in the beans also helps fight digestive cancers.
Berries: Ellagic acid and anthocyanosides, [...]
Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia: Coping with Fatigue
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Fatigue is not only a symptom of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia; it is also a side effect of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia treatment. Here are some tips to help you cope with fatigue.
To keep fatigue from getting the best of you, try the following:
Get plenty of sleep. While you should get at least eight hours of sleep each night, [...]
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